| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.40 | 7.791% | $259.1296 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.37 | 12.365% | $76.824 | $76.82 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.62 | 3.721% | $42.1315 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.58 | 11.666% | $203.8798 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.64 | 9.744% | $198.2416 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.99 | 4.529% | $86.7486 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.86 | 13.684% | $96.4722 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.46 | $963.4273 | $963.42 | $963.45 | $963.30 | |